Azur Lane: I Crossed the Graduation Port Area

Chapter 1081 Current situation of Changliu County

Changliu County, located on the plains, has always been very prosperous as the hub of trade between the two counties.

In order to provide a safe environment for merchants from afar to rest and trade, Zhao Guangrong, the magistrate of Changliu County, invests a large amount of spiritual stones in the defense of the county every year.

As far as wooing the Ministry of War, they sent disciples from various major trials in Nanzhou to Changliu County for a long time, and recruited casual cultivators to train and practice with these major trials.

They go as far as strengthening the county walls, funding the escort bureau, and enhancing the combat effectiveness of ordinary people.

Although Changliu County is still very far away from Qinglin County, it is known as the safest county in the east of Qinglin County. This is inseparable from Zhao Guangrong's operation among various forces.

However, now the Magistrate of Changliu County, who is just over fifty and has gray hair, is leading a group of county officials in the county office to discuss various matters.

"Sir, in addition to the villagers within our county, refugees from Yitai County and Linchuan County have also arrived outside the county. There are nearly ten thousand people, far exceeding our expectations!"

"They have all finished their food. When I went out to inspect the city in the morning, I found that people were already chewing on tree bark. Sir, if food is not distributed today, I'm afraid there will be a riot tonight!"

"There is also a serious shortage of alchemists and doctors. All the alchemists and doctors in the city are overwhelmed!"

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With the influx of refugees from surrounding counties and villages into Changliu County, a series of troubles were brought about. Even Zhao Guangrong, who had been in officialdom for most of his life, felt that he was unable to do anything at this time.

There are too many refugees who have fled to Changliu County after being attacked by evil monasteries.

It was as if the entire Qinglin County was attacked by evil cultivators overnight, and the three small sects around Changliu County had all fallen.

If monks from the Spark Column hadn't come to the door in the middle of the night last night to tell him in advance that refugees were arriving, I'm afraid the situation in Changliu County would be even more chaotic now.

"Let me tell you, County Master, we should not be responsible for those refugees from other counties at all. The magistrate of the county where their villages belong should..."

In the busy lobby of the county government office, a representative of the squires saw Zhao Guangrong anxiously passing on the instructions one after another, and he spoke with some unbearability.

"These refugees fled to Changliu County because they believed in us. Wouldn't it be unconscionable if we ignored them?"

But before the squire finished speaking, he attracted countless disdainful looks from around him.

Zhao Guangrong, who was sitting in the hall, was writing furiously with a brush in his hand. He interrupted without raising his head and said:
“Don’t mention this matter again. I have decided to live and die with the people of Changliu County.

"I can only wrong you to tell the gentry to open warehouses and stockpile grain. After this disaster is over, I will give you 20% of the daily grain price as compensation."

Hearing what Zhao Guangrong said, the squire blushed and waved his hands:

"Master County, you know that's not what I mean... That's all, just pay the usual food price. I will contact the major families to release food for disaster relief."

Unlike other counties, thanks to the long-term protection of Changliu County officials and soldiers, the squires in all villages in Changliu County have great respect for this county master.

Even if this is the best time to sit down and raise the price, these representatives of the country gentlemen are too embarrassed to bring up such a thing.

"Your Majesty the County Magistrate, the monks from the Spark Column who visited last night want to see you."

After the squire representative left, a mortal soldier wearing armor came from outside the county government office and reported to Zhao Guangrong.

"What? Invite them in quickly!"

Upon hearing the identity of the visitor, Zhao Guangrong quickly put down his brush and stood up expectantly. If it weren't for the monks calling themselves the Spark Column who informed him last night that a large number of refugees were about to arrive in Changliu County, and that the evil correction was coming fiercely.

I'm afraid they will have more trouble to deal with today.

Soon, two men and one woman Qi Condensation Realm monks wearing simple cloth shirts were led by soldiers to the county government hall.

"Everyone, things have changed, so we can only make this brief."

The three of them all had serious expressions on their faces. After bowing to Zhao Guangrong and dozens of officials, the leading female monk said bluntly:
“According to the latest information from our comrades, the power possessed by the evil cultivators is definitely beyond what Changliu County can resist.

"We cannot stand firm here. We must unite and do our best to build spiritual weapons to transport the victims to Yunze County."

Zhao Guangrong frowned after hearing what the female monk said.

A county official in charge of supplies stood up from the wooden table and said angrily:

"What nonsense are you talking about? Do you know how many people there are in the entire Changliu County now?!
"Including the refugees who arrived today, the number of mortals has exceeded 30,000! Where can we build so many spiritual weapons?"

The Inspector of the Military Department of Foundation Establishment who had been standing next to Zhao Guangrong also coughed lightly and said to the three Spark Column monks with a troubled expression:

"The three Taoist friends may not know something. Yunze County is the largest county in Nanzhou. The terrain is humid and low-lying. The endless wetlands, swamps and miasma kill a large number of mortals who stray into it every year. There are even more poisonous beasts and ferocious places.

"Even monks like me don't dare to promise to be alone in the wilderness of Yunze County. How easy is it to transfer more than 30,000 mortals to the city of Yunze County?"

Although Zhao Guangrong said nothing, the hesitation on his face also showed his inner thoughts.

Even in the entire Nutland, the western swamp of Yunze County is ranked as the most dangerous place.

In this uninhabited man-eating swamp, there are not only many great demons known for their poisonous power, but there are also rumors that the Suzaku lineage of the great demon clan lives in the deepest part of the swamp.

Even the county seat of Yunze City and the two major sects of Molten Fire Sect and Ten Thousand Poison Sect are located in the east of Yunze County.

One can imagine how difficult it is to lead 30,000 mortals through this vast swamp of thousands of miles intact.

This is simply unprecedented in Natland and is comparable to fantasy!
"But if you choose to stay in Changliu County, everyone will become a blood-eater of evil cultivators."

The female monk of the Spark Column was obviously not ignorant of the dangers in Yunze County, but she still said resolutely:
"You guys have no idea what kind of power those evil cultivators have now. It's simply not something we can resist..."

"It's a joke, Changliu County now has eight alchemy masters including the Great Perfection Elder of the Yin Sect. It is simply a wishful thinking for evil cultivators to invade Changliu County!"

The white-haired old man in the Dan Formation Realm, who had been silent all this time, the Changliu County Commander-in-Chief, finally couldn't stand listening anymore, and shouted with dissatisfaction in his tone:

"You and other members of the Spark Column are wanted by the imperial court. If it weren't for the fact that what you and others do is really for the people, I would have put you in jail long ago!"

The pressure of the core formation emanating from the commander-in-chief caused all the three Qi Condensation cultivators from the Spark Column to change their expressions and had to take a few steps back.

But just when the commander-in-chief of the Jiedan Realm was about to use coercion to force the three of them out of the county government office, another soldier ran in from outside the county government office lobby.

"My lords! Luo Wenggang, an inner disciple of the Molten Fire Sect, has returned with everyone. She said she has something important to report to your lords!"

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